Five of the world’s largest shipping companies are halting cargo bookings to and from Russia. Host Carol Hills speaks with Greg Knowler, Europe editor for the Journal of Commerce, about the impact on Russia’s economy, and how to interpret this move by cargo shipping industry leaders to stop doing business with Russia.
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